Pediazole is used to treat a range of bacterial infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract. It is particularly effective in treating otitis media, throat infections, and sinusitis caused by certain types of bacteria.
Pediazole works by combining two main ingredients: erythromycin, which belongs to the macrolide class and works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, and sulfisoxazole, which is a sulfonamide antibiotic that works to prevent bacterial growth by disrupting the production of folic acid, which is essential for bacteria. This combination is a strength of the drug in combating certain types of bacteria that may be resistant to other treatments.